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Announcements and Expertise from the Facilitron Team

We've helped thousands of educational institutions and municipalities create and maintain facility management programs. From managing insurance, optimizing operations and more, we're here to share those hard-won lessons to help you thrive.

Foundations of Facility Use to Review this Summer

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Foundations of Facility Use to Review this Summer

With the school year behind us and summer in full swing, school districts nationwide are opening their doors to the community for summer camps and various events. The question is – Is your facility use plan ready?

A Back-to-School Facility Rental Checklist for School District Administrators

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A Back-to-School Facility Rental Checklist for School District Administrators

This checklist has been devised as a means to eliminate unnecessary motions in your planning so that you and your team can tackle the most important actions for your facility use program.

Are you missing out? Ask yourself these questions.

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Are you missing out? Ask yourself these questions.

Many partners may be unaware that Facilitron in fact offers an entire suite of facility management products — some of which can be added with no extra cost or implementation.

How to easily rent amazing facilities at a school near you

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How to easily rent amazing facilities at a school near you

This may come as a surprise to many, but did you know that school district facilities, sometimes thought of more popularly as public event spaces, can easily be rented online?

Searching on Facilitron just got better… much better

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Searching on Facilitron just got better… much better

For the past year, we’ve been quietly busy, working on a major update to how you search for facilities on Facilitron. And we’re happy to say, it’s here.

Is Your Maintenance Plan Ready for 2023?

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Is Your Maintenance Plan Ready for 2023?

Predictive maintenance planning can help you optimize your systems. Data collection and communication are key components of successful predictive maintenance plans, and partnering with Facilitron can provide support and the necessary tools.

Review This Post Holiday Checklist

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Review This Post Holiday Checklist

Review these tasks and work with your account manager to make sure you're ready for the new calendar year.

The All-New Facilitron Works

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The All-New Facilitron Works

Facilitron Works has a brand new look and feel. But that’s not all. Built into this clean, intuitive space are new powerful features that will provide swift insights into your maintenance operations at the click of a button.

Facilitron Releases First Mobile App for CMMS

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Facilitron Releases First Mobile App for CMMS

Public spaces marketplace and facility management platform Facilitron releases new CMMS mobile app for its Facilitron Works™ maintenance and work order software.

Review This Back-to-School Checklist

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Review This Back-to-School Checklist

Vacation time is over and before too long the leaves will be turning. Review these tasks and work with your account manager and you'll breeze into the fall with the wind in your hair.

Should Rising Costs Lead to Facility Fee Updates?

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Should Rising Costs Lead to Facility Fee Updates?

Updating facility use rates for services such as custodial, utilities and supplies allow operators like school districts to avoid absorbing higher operating costs.

What Can the Army Teach Us About Facility Use Management?

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What Can the Army Teach Us About Facility Use Management?

Providing a holistic approach to running and improving programs through the Facilitron platform will help facility operators apply the D-M-I methodology to achieve significant results.

Quick Links to Our Support Videos and Articles

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Quick Links to Our Support Videos and Articles

Facility operators are heading into the busy back-to-school season so it’s a good time to refresh yourself on some of the basics of managing schedules and requests.

How to Build a Better Facility Use Program

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How to Build a Better Facility Use Program

Transforming your facility use program into an efficient, revenue-generating program that maximizes utilization is a process—constantly changing and evolving.

Best Practices: When District Staff Conduct Summer Camps at Schools

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Best Practices: When District Staff Conduct Summer Camps at Schools

Allowing district teachers and coaches to run summer programs without insurance or fees can leave the district open to liability. This Oklahoma district’s solution made it easier for camps and summer activities to comply with district policies.

Best Practices: New and Upgraded Facilities Prompt Reorganization of Rental Program

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Best Practices: New and Upgraded Facilities Prompt Reorganization of Rental Program

A major bond initiative that funded new and upgraded facilities forced this California district to reorganize both their facility use program and policies—turning a problem into a solution that impacted both schools and the community.

Nine Additional School Districts Join the Community Facility Rental Reopening Trend

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Nine Additional School Districts Join the Community Facility Rental Reopening Trend

School Districts across the country are loosening restrictions on community facility use and taking advantage of Facilitron’s marketing email campaigns to alert the community that both indoor and outdoor events can resume under the new requirements.

CIF Announces Resumption of High School Athletics—Your Reopening Checklist

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CIF Announces Resumption of High School Athletics—Your Reopening Checklist

High school athletics in California are back and Facilitron has compiled a reopening-for-athletics checklist for administrators and will host a webinar on April 21st.

Partnerships Enable Mass Vaccination Site to Open at Arroyo Valley High School

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Partnerships Enable Mass Vaccination Site to Open at Arroyo Valley High School

Through longstanding state and local partnerships, the California Office of Emergency Services and San Bernardino City Unified School District launch a fully operational mass vaccination site in less than 72 hours.

School Facilities Reopening in 8 states

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School Facilities Reopening in 8 states

Reopening trend that allows community groups to conduct programs in school facilities gaining momentum across the U.S.

Facilitron partner, Sonoma Valley High School, hosts drive-thru COVID vaccination POD

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Facilitron partner, Sonoma Valley High School, hosts drive-thru COVID vaccination POD

Hospitals and public health agencies are teaming up with Facilitron partner districts to increase the number of COVID-19 inoculations administered at school-based drive-thru mass vaccination centers.

What does your Google organization profile say about your district and schools?

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What does your Google organization profile say about your district and schools?

Your Google Search Profile is often the first impression community members or people looking to move to your area get about your organization or school district. Make sure those results shine!

2021 Budget Planning Guide for Facility Administrators

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2021 Budget Planning Guide for Facility Administrators

Budgeting for the next fiscal year gives facility administrators the opportunity to review costs and look for ways to economize.

Facilitron partner, San Gorgonio Middle School, becomes COVID Vaccination POD

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Facilitron partner, San Gorgonio Middle School, becomes COVID Vaccination POD

Facilitron partner districts are opening COVID-19 Vaccination sites with Facilitron’s scheduling and reservation system playing an integral role.

Will Your Facilities Be Utilized as COVID Vaccination Points of Dispensing?

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Will Your Facilities Be Utilized as COVID Vaccination Points of Dispensing?

Cities and school districts on the Facilitron platform have the benefit of streamlined processes for participation in community-based vaccination efforts.

Word on the Street: Knock-knock, Florida School Districts...

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Word on the Street: Knock-knock, Florida School Districts...

While most districts in Florida have similar COVID-19 policies, there’s still a variety of different approaches for us to learn from.

#Showup2020 Podcast: Safer Schools During the Pandemic

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#Showup2020 Podcast: Safer Schools During the Pandemic

John Neral’s #ShowUp2020 podcast on school safety featured Facilitron’s Cheryl Galloway discussing her work with school districts across the country.

Get Touch-Free Attendee Management at Your District Today with No Cost or Obligation

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Get Touch-Free Attendee Management at Your District Today with No Cost or Obligation

Facilitron’s Attendee Management system helps prevent school shutdowns by registering staff, students and visitors on your campus.

Facilitron Named to Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Facilitron Named to Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Facilitron is No. 423 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

Ways Attendee Management Can Work for You

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Ways Attendee Management Can Work for You

It’s always been important to know who is in your facilities. Now, it’s a life saving requirement. Facilitron’s new Attendee Management feature empowers facility operators to accurately report on who occupies their buildings and grounds.

Facilitron Launches Contact Tracing Technology for Schools

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Facilitron Launches Contact Tracing Technology for Schools

Our new Attendee Management feature brings touchless event registration and attendance tracking to facility operators at no additional cost to Facilitron partners.

Word on the Street: High School Athletic Reopening Strategies Across the Country

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Word on the Street: High School Athletic Reopening Strategies Across the Country

Many Districts across the country are slowly starting to release their back-to-school plans; which in many cases has full distance learning on top of the list.

Facilitron Pro Tip: Suspending versus Canceling Reservations

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Facilitron Pro Tip: Suspending versus Canceling Reservations

Facilitron has created a way to "suspend" both internal and external reservations in order for school districts to easily pull reports on events that have been affected by the coronavirus.

Word on the Street: School Athletic Guidelines

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Word on the Street: School Athletic Guidelines

Unraveling the challenge of launching school athletics begins with recently released federal and state guidelines on athletics. Find your state’s guidelines here and learn about our Ask the Expert webinar on reopening school athletic programs.

Word on the Street: Opening for the Community

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Word on the Street: Opening for the Community

As businesses start to reopen to the public, districts across the country are beginning to resume their facility rentals to the community.

Schools are the Epicenter of a Community—Phil Lanoue

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Schools are the Epicenter of a Community—Phil Lanoue

Opening schools and meeting the diverse needs of all children post COVID-19 is likely the most daunting task ever undertaken by our nation's public schools.

Returning to School Campuses—Paul Vallas

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Returning to School Campuses—Paul Vallas

Re-engaging students and families over the summer will help administrators prepare for a school year that may look and feel different, but delivers its core functions with maximum safety.

Creating a Plan for High School Athletics and Activities During the 20/21 School Year

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Creating a Plan for High School Athletics and Activities During the 20/21 School Year

Athletic directors, coaches, and athletes everywhere are wondering what sports will look like in the upcoming school year.

Word on the Street: Florida Adds Services & Fees for COVID-19 Cleaning

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Word on the Street: Florida Adds Services & Fees for COVID-19 Cleaning

With facilities slowly becoming available, a variety of fees are being applied to cover new cleaning requirements.

Hold Harmless Agreements Change in Response to COVID-19

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Hold Harmless Agreements Change in Response to COVID-19

As restrictions are lifted, some school districts are adding Hold Harmless agreements to their facility rental process.

Word on the Street: Calculating COVID-19 Disinfecting Costs and Fees

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Word on the Street: Calculating COVID-19 Disinfecting Costs and Fees

School districts and experts share ideas on how to calculate the additional cost of disinfecting facilities and what fees to add to facility use agreements and fee schedules.

CDC Releases Facility Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines

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CDC Releases Facility Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines

Access the official COVID-19 cleaning and disinfecting step recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control.

Guidance for Reopening Schools

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Guidance for Reopening Schools

Crisis and turnaround expert Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, has released a guide for school reopening that outlines and details 10-key steps for safely reopening schools in advance of a COVID-19 vaccine.

A What-To-Do Checklist for Facility Managers

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A What-To-Do Checklist for Facility Managers

School districts across the country have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. What actions can you take during this time to prepare for the new normal in facility use management?

COVID-19 Updates and FAQs

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COVID-19 Updates and FAQs

Facilitron is dedicated to helping school districts, facility owners and rental organizations navigate the repercussions of COVID-19 in their communities.

No Cost Services for School Districts during COVID-19 Outbreak

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No Cost Services for School Districts during COVID-19 Outbreak

Facilitron is conducting no-cost onboarding of new districts in order to expedite the ability to assist with the critical scheduling and tracking of activities that may occur in response to the pandemic.

Crisis Management: Depending on District Partners in Times of Need

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Crisis Management: Depending on District Partners in Times of Need

The logistics involved with crisis preparation pile up fast, so moving quickly is critical when storm path projections show your district in harm's way.

Here’s How We Can Equip Schools to Be Better Stewards of Taxpayer Money

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Here’s How We Can Equip Schools to Be Better Stewards of Taxpayer Money

By more thoroughly tracking and managing facility usage, districts have the potential to better serve their communities by increasing efficiencies to save money.

3 Ways Districts can Prepare Facilities for Back to School

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3 Ways Districts can Prepare Facilities for Back to School

Todd Amiet of the South Brunswick School District in New Jersey details why scheduling and communication are so important in preparing for the new school year.

Facilitron Announces Santa Ana Case Study

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Facilitron Announces Santa Ana Case Study

Facilitron recouped over $160,000 in revenue and eliminated a backlog of facility use requests for the school district.

Facilitron Acquires Login Logix

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Facilitron Acquires Login Logix

Facilitron acquires work management platform Login Logix.

At What Cost? A Month of Sundays

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At What Cost? A Month of Sundays

How many pickup games or other free or off-the-record activities are happening in your buildings and on your grounds?

3 Creative Ways Schools Put Facility Use Fees Back Into Their Budget

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3 Creative Ways Schools Put Facility Use Fees Back Into Their Budget

As efficiencies in facility management begin to show financial results, other programs and initiatives start to become possible.

Access to Data Can Lower the Cost of Facility Operations

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Access to Data Can Lower the Cost of Facility Operations

Without data, school districts will continue to struggle to meet the increasing needs of both school and community.

Facility Use Fees Out of Date?

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Facility Use Fees Out of Date?

One of the most common challenges our district partners face is that of updating their facility use fees.

Facilitron Awarded Contracts in GA, OH, and AZ

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Facilitron Awarded Contracts in GA, OH, and AZ

Last month was a busy month in Request for Proposal news as Facilitron was awarded three more contracts with schools in Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona – prevailing over other top competitors.

Facilitron Review - Outstanding

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Facilitron Review - Outstanding

Facilitron provides a much needed service at absolutely no cost to schools and districts.

Education Talk Radio with Dr. Diana Abbati

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Education Talk Radio with Dr. Diana Abbati

How Dr. Diana Abbati is using data to work with the community and her business office to better manage her facilities.

FSUSD Facility Use Process

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FSUSD Facility Use Process

With Facilitron, reservation requests can be submitted easily and will be handled more efficiently

National Superintendent of the Year on Facility Management

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National Superintendent of the Year on Facility Management

Facilitron's Trent Allen and former AASA Superintendent of the Year, Phil Lanoue, on the importance of the right data in facility management.

Diana Abbati Discusses Tech that will Transform Education Facilities

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Diana Abbati Discusses Tech that will Transform Education Facilities

Dr. Diana Abbati discusses how the California Civic Center Act and technology partner Facilitron helped her regain control of district facilities.